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I’ve been in a bit of a hole this week (a good h

I’ve been in a bit of a hole this week (a good hole, but a hole nonetheless). I still need to learn how to balance my life better (will I ever learn?). I will say this tho— those holes I get into are wild learning experiences. So I can’t say too much bad about them… but after a while your neck aches and your eyes are burning and you suddenly hate yourself for skipping the yoga and your daily walk. Maybe that’s a bit melodramatic. Oh well. 🤎
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Here’s a weeks worth of random pictures. No new pillows for the bed yet. But a new sewing chair with lower back support from @arrowsewing . A ridiculous amount of zinnia photos (most not shown) and the moonflowers are finally blooming and HUGE. Then a strawberry cake (combination of multiple recipes). I couldn’t even finish my first slice yesterday because I had eaten so much icing as I made it. 😬😅 Have a lovely weekend. 🤎

The studio refresh continues thanks to @arrowsewin

The studio refresh continues thanks to @arrowsewing . They said it would match the sewing cabinet that I bought late last year…. And it’s a perfect match!
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Wade spent yesterday putting it together for me (only cost me the making of one strawberry cake 🤣).
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🤣🤣🤣 . #helloposyqal #helloposyquilt #alif

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More pressing obsessions… . You can find the Pre

More pressing obsessions…
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You can find the Precision Workshop under the “quilt class” tab in my bio.
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#helloposyqal #helloposyquilt #alifewithquilts #southerncharmquilts #wholeheartedfabrics #pressingfabric #quiltmaking #quiltalong #sewalong #fabriclove #modernquilting #quiltsquiltsquilts #stitchalong #quilts #quiltspam #quiltspiration #quiltstagram #quiltersofinstagram #quiltsofinstagram #creatorslane #handmadeisbetter #colorfullife #colorinspiration #sewalong #quiltlife #sewhappy

Week 2 of the #helloposyqal has begun! This weeks

Week 2 of the #helloposyqal has begun! This weeks task is to make your first six blocks. 👏🏻👏🏻 This is where things get fun, right?? You’ve done all that hard work of cutting and now… playtime! Can’t wait to see what you do!
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There’s an instructional video for the block in the email/blog post if you need a hand!
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Our giveaway for week 2, happens NEXT Tuesday. Here’s the sponsor and prize list:
Winner 1 will receive:
@pineapplefabrics – 1 fat quarter bundle (US only)
@seams_sew_me – Pin & Notion gift set
Winner 2 will receive:
@polkadotquiltershop – An AGF fat quarter bundle (US only)
@meanderandmake – Free Hello Posy quilt label
Winner 3 will receive:
@quiltcut – 7-piece Quilting Ruler Starter Set (US address only)
@slightlybiasedquilts – 2 PDF quilt patterns
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Eligibility requirements can be found within the blog post/email.
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Good luck and happy sewing! 🤎
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#helloposyquilt #alifewithquilts #southerncharmquilts #wholeheartedfabrics #lightheartedfabrics

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Obviously for this task the rotating cutting mat i

Obviously for this task the rotating cutting mat is really NOT needed, but what can I say I just like spinning it. 🤣
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QUICK TIPS for snowballing:
•Don’t be hard on yourself. Everybody thinks they are little devils.
•Starching your fabric PRIOR to cutting them makes getting snowball corners accurate EASIER!
•Pressing gently is the name of the game. It took forever for me to realize that I was being to rough with them and that’s the reason that half the time they came out a bit wonky and a smidgen on the small size. BE GENTLE with your pressing.
•I think dancing to this song while cutting them really makes for a happy mood. 🤣
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Hey hey! It’s giveaway day for week 1 of the #he

Hey hey! It’s giveaway day for week 1 of the #helloposyqal ! I’m choosing winners that will be receiving the following prizes from our lovely sponsors. Here’s what they are winning:
Winner 1:
A fat quarter bundle from @pineapplefabrics and $50 gift certificate to @gotkwilts
Winner 2:
A fat quarter bundle from @crimsonconfection and 2 PDF patterns from @snugglebugstitching
Winner 3:
$50 gift certificate from @calliope.quilts and 2 PDF patterns from @sewhookedontreasures
👏🏻👏🏻 And the winners are: @mbethharper @sewshedid81 and @daniela_from_pella ! 🥳🥳 CONGRATS!
Please send me an EMAIL with your name and mailing address.
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#helloposyquilt #alifewithquilts #wholeheartedfabrics #lightheartedfabrics

#quiltblocks #quiltmaking #quiltersofinstagram #quilting #quiltlife #quiltingfun #sew #modernsewing #crafty #sewersofinstagram #patchwork #quilt #quilters #quiltersgonnaquilt

I don’t know when I came upon the washi tape met

I don’t know when I came upon the washi tape method. Probably mid-way thru my quilting journey so far, so 6-7 years ago. I can easily remember drawing likes on the back of everything square and that moment of watching some video (prob on Pinterest) and seeing how to skip that step blew my mind. And completely altered my quilting methods with more efficiency. Then a few years ago, the diagonal seam tape came out with actual measured lines (it’s made by @cluckclucksew and we sell it over @meanderandmake ) . Now there’s not even a reason to ever adjust the tape. Although occasionally I add another piece of tape for other things. ☺️ It’s funny how things change and flow. I think it’s important to always be like a river with your methods and workflows. When you find a better way, alter how you do something. Take from here and there until you find the way you like to do things. Don’t get stuck on methods that you learned in the beginning. Don’t ever refuse to alter your course. This helps and promotes learning and growing and efficiency. Also, let’s be grateful to all the brilliant quilters who came before us. Whose methods and skills we use and build upon. 🤎
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There’s a tutorial on the blog for this method and product. Type “diagonal seam tape” into the search bar and it will pop up.
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Sewing cabinet from @arrowsewing . Use my coupon MELANIE20 for 20% off any purchase at Arrow Sewing.
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On the blog today for #mondayisallaboutfabric :
1️⃣Autumn Joy bundle for #littlemisssawtoothquilt , #sugarbearquilt , or #soulshinequilt
2️⃣Mellifluous bundle for the #trippyquilt
3️⃣Slow Stroll by @fancythatdesignhouse of @modafabrics
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All are available @meanderandmake .
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